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If you know, you know. Lido Sands is one of the best-kept secrets in West Newport. Well-located, and rarely available. With just 82 homes originally designed by award winning Mid-Century Architect A. Quincy Jones, it’s a neighborhood where owners rarely sell. 5309 Lido Sands Drive sits on a 4,000 square foot lot (40' x 100') and presents a straightforward opportunity: renovate the existing home or build something new that fits today’s lifestyle. There’s room here to make it your own without overcomplicating the vision.The location does the heavy lifting, proximity to the beach, ample parking, a private community recreation area with a pool, pickleball, basketball, park, BBQ area as well as a secret estrada that runs end-to-end through the community. Lido Sands isn’t about turnover or hype. It’s about location, simplicity, and long-term value. Opportunities here don’t come up often, and when they do, they tend to get picked up quickly by people who already understand how truly special this opportunity is.

An exceptional representation of refined architecture, design integrity, and thoughtful accommodations developed to suit even the most discerning resident. Formally awarded the recognition of Best Architectural Design in Orange County, the residence was imagined and expanded by Louis Dennis and Jeff Dahl. With Frank Lloyd Wright and Mid-Century-inspired construction practices and design sensibilities, along with the direction of a Feng Shui Master, the creators crafted a one-of-a-kind collection of spaces with an enduring aesthetic; a meticulously sourced assemblage of resilient and rare elements; and a balanced, harmonious environment. The configuration of the entire 10,000 square-foot property, a fluid continuum of well-scaled spaces, is emblematic of the quintessential modern domain, affording myriad opportunities to comfortably reside, entertain, work, and enjoy an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. The interior encompasses six bedrooms; seven total baths; a library/office; formal living and dining or billiard room; a Poliform system kitchen; bar and media room; a fully-equipped fitness room with floor-to-ceiling roll-up doors; sauna; a temperature-controlled wine room; and six-vehicle gallery garage with its own lounge. The exterior surround is graciously connected through a series of massive custom-clad La Cantina collapsing glass doors – an entry fireside terrace; central courtyard with a reflecting pool/spa; a secluded lush lawn, a water wall and sparkling swimming pool with a Baja shelf, adjacent to an outdoor kitchen and dining area equipped with a Teppan table and Lynx barbeque; and a heated California room – offering an uncommon number of independent areas for the benefits of an outdoor lifestyle. Every consideration was made to establish an ideal alchemy of appointments, just a small selection includes – poured-in-place Terrazzo flooring; African walnut and mahogany cladding and finish carpentry; Radiant heated floors; imported stone and artisan-applied finishes; elevated ceilings with clear story windows; flush door frames and walls with base reveals; Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances; a multi-room primary suite with a spa bath, dressing salon, and wardrobe; and an integrated home efficiency and audio visual system. Set within the region’s sought-after, idyllic Lake Park district and further complemented by its proximity to iconic beaches and amenities, this extraordinary property is an offering beyond compare.

Resting at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Emerald Bay Orange County's premier private, guard-gated oceanfront enclave this exceptionally rare oceanfront residence commands a singular oversized parcel with unobstructed surfline, cove, Catalina Island, and sunset views. The home is deliberately private, buffered from neighbors, and organized around dramatic, high-volume interiors that maximize the coastal panorama. A two-story entry sets the tone, leading to main living spaces on a single level: a great room, formal dining room, expansive family room or office, theater, and an oversized kitchen with oceanfront dining. All open seamlessly to a generous seaside terrace one of the property's defining features.The terraced grounds descend toward the water's edge, featuring broad stone terraces, gardens, a seaside spa, and lawn; all anchored by nearly century-old Monterey cypress. The master suite occupies much of an entire floor, discreetly separated from secondary bedrooms, and enjoys amazing water vistas. An elevator serves all levels, with ample garage and off-street parking for residents and guests. A private gated path and staircase provide direct, exclusive access to the cove below an uncommon privilege. Emerald Bay remains inimitable under current restrictions: a secure oceanfront community that enjoys nearly a half-mile of pristine private beach, parks, tennis courts, swimming facilities, volleyball, and other amenities in coveted North Laguna Beach. Its residents enjoy a lifestyle that is unmatched along the coast of Southern California. This is a rare opportunity to own a generously scaled oceanfront residence overlooking one of the world's most scenic coastlines.